Health Information Management (HIM)
Program Options
The HIM program will provide operational knowledge and practical skills to prepare healthcare professionals to manage electronic health records in variety of settings such as doctor’s offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and other health-related employment settings. Job titles associated with health information management include clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager, insurance claims analyst, privacy officer, systems manager, patient information coordinator, and electronic health records developer.
Student Achievement Outcomes
| Year | Completion Rate | Employment Rate | RHIT Certification Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
Our Health Information Management Associates of Applied Science degree is accredited* by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) https://www.cahiim.org.
*The Health Information Management accreditor of Hagerstown Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for an Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235- 3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Important Information
Career Outlook
$55K
Median annual salary for medical records & health information technicians
17%
Growth in employment over the next 10 years
39,000
Medical records and health information technician jobs in the U.S.